AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day following, after having crossed the Cache-la-Poudre, we reached Gen. Harney's camp.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
Arapahoes
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From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
BANDnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
BANNOCKS
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From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
BECKWITH
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From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
Bridger
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From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
Cache-la-Poudre
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From this reading The day following, after having crossed the Cache-la-Poudre, we reached Gen. Harney's camp.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The day following, after having crossed the Cache-la-Poudre, we reached Gen. Harney's camp.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
CARSONnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
CENTURYnounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
COLDadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
COUNTRYnounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The day following, after having crossed the Cache-la-Poudre, we reached Gen. Harney's camp.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
GennounUS /dʒen/
informal term for information
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
Harney
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From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
Harney's
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From this reading The day following, after having crossed the Cache-la-Poudre, we reached Gen. Harney's camp.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The day following, after having crossed the Cache-la-Poudre, we reached Gen. Harney's camp.
headwatersnounUS /ˈhedwɔːtərz/
plural of “headwater” — the source of a river
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
Jim
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From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
MAKESnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
packverbUS /pæk/
arrange in a container
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
PlattenounUS /plæt/
a river in Nebraska that flows eastward to become a tributary of the Missouri River
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The day following, after having crossed the Cache-la-Poudre, we reached Gen. Harney's camp.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
RUNverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
saddle-horse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
SAVESnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
SLIGHTLYadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
TaosnounUS /taʊz/
a member of the Pueblo people living in northern New Mexico
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
TIMEnounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The General, being a good friend of Uncle Kit and Jim Bridger, insisted on our being his guests, so we took supper with him and camped there for the night.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
USpronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
war-path
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
WARMadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We remained at Taos until August first, then, all being ready for our northern trip, each man taking his own saddle-horse and five pack horses, we made the start for the headwaters of the Missouri river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We crossed the Platte where it leaves the mountains, and the next day we met a band of Arapahoes, who informed us that the Sioux were on the war-path, and that Gen. Harney was stationed on North Platte with a considerable body of soldiers.
WOUNDEDnounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading A WARM TIME IN A COLD COUNTRY.--A BAND OF BANNOCKS CHASE US INTO A STORM THAT SAVES US.--KIT CARSON SLIGHTLY WOUNDED.--BECKWITH MAKES A CENTURY RUN.
